National Historic Site · Idaho, United States
Minidoka National Historic Site
Minidoka National Historic Site is a national historic site in Idaho, United States, covering 396 acres (160 ha), established in 2001.
National Historic Site · Idaho, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Idaho, United States |
| Area | 396 acres (160 ha) |
| Established | 2001 |
| Coordinates | 42.6786° N, 114.2442° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Minidoka National Historic Site
Minidoka National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in the western United States. It commemorates the more than 13,000 Japanese Americans who were imprisoned at the Minidoka War Relocation Center during the Second World War. Among the inmates, the notation 峰土香 or 峯土香 (Minedoka) was sometimes applied. Located in the Magic Valley of south central Idaho in Hunt, of Jerome County the site is in the Snake River Plain, a remote high desert area north east of the Snake River. It is 20 miles (32 km) northeast of Twin Falls and just north west of Eden. The site is administered by the National Park Service of the U.S.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI) · Boise, United States · 117.1 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Minidoka National Historic Site?
Minidoka National Historic Site is in Idaho, United States (42.6786° N, 114.2442° W).
When was Minidoka National Historic Site established?
Minidoka National Historic Site was established in 2001, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Minidoka National Historic Site?
Minidoka National Historic Site covers 396 acres (160 ha).
Does Minidoka National Historic Site have campgrounds?
Yes — Minidoka National Historic Site has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minidoka_National_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/miin/ — Official park page.